Robert was educated in the UK but emigrated to Australia after completing a degree in aerospace. He currently lives in Brisbane but has also lived in Melbourne and the Pilbara region in Australia and in the USA. He has worked in research and information systems and is currently teaching Mathematics and Physics. He is married, with two children, one grandson and several step grandchildren. He shares his day-to-day life with his wife, Rozz, two ginger cats (Hypatia and Eratosthenes) and a black labradoodle (Ana).

He loves classical music (particularly opera) as does his wife and satisfies his life-long love affair with flying by soaring in gliders. His longest flight is over 800km and he is still trying to fly over 1000 km in a single flight.

Advance notice: Through different Eyes, the sequel to Through my Eyes. Again. is underway with publication expected in mid 2022.